A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6858108 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 52779931 epoch_slot_no: 335131 block_no: 6857931 slot_leader_id: 5082420 size: 52013 time: 2022-02-08 18:50:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4b0f418a634d6138afc012943239d9f3c9cb1d7d67fe2d9daf2c060be993ee1Block Operator
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